Month: June 2010
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Happy Southern Independence Day!
Looking for lots of great Independence Day table ideas for: Here is what we are doing around here . . . Of course, we just had the Red, White and Blue Festival last weekend, so this coming weekend, we will grill some barbecue ribs and enjoy the porch! Today’s Lagniappe: Stuffed Strawberries Something that is…
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Southern Fireworks
It is that time of year. Hear all of the snap, crackle and pops? We just had our fabulous Red, White and Blue Festival here. Here are some pics from the event (thank you to Christy Keirn for some of the great pics – we forgot to put a card in our camera. Video of…
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Southern Celebration
This past weekend, our community celebrated it’s 11th annual Red, White and Blue Festival. One of the fun events leading up to the festival was a decorating contest. People were encouraged to decorate their homes, businesses, cars, etc. in red, white and blue and submit photos to our local newspaper where readers could vote for…
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Southern Sunday
Had such a great time out at the Red White and Blue Festival yesterday. Look forward to posting some great pics from the event! In the meantime join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! From July 21st, 2009: Southern…
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Southern Defense
Yes, today I am defending the oft maligned – mimosa tree! The beautiful, fragrant, puffy pink clouds in the Mimosa Tree (sometimes called a silken tree) have gotten a bad reputation for some! Not me, I love those pink puffs. Some call it a “dirty” tree. What kind of silly name is that? Yes, it…
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Southern Fun
We will be really busy this weekend with our local Red, White and Blue Festival! Can’t wait for all the fun and festivities! As you may know, in the South, we fry everything! Looking at the vendors for the festival I see fried Twinkies and Funnel Cakes and hot dogs and all kinds of crazy…
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Southern Red, White and Blue
This upcoming weekend our local Red, White and Blue Festival is taking place. This is always such a fun time. Lots of activities for kids and adults alike. The festival starts with a parade and then over 2 nights there is a lot of great music, food and then it ends with a spectacular (and…
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Southern Rainbow
When the storms of life roar, it is always nice to see a rainbow to remind of of God’s love and give us a moment of peace! We were blessed to see a rainbow this past week. God, thank you for the rainbows in the midst of the storms! Today’s Lagniappe: Honey Fried Rainbow Trout…
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Southern Bird Feeder
Happy Monday everyone! You may remember my wonderful bird feeder. My “bonus” father, Chester Ward, made this for me several years ago. I just loved it. Unfortunately, time and weather and well, birds, took their toll on this bird feeder. Luckily, for me, Chester retired this year and had time to make me a brand…
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Southern Father’s Day
Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! You have seen my favorite post for today many times. I was thinking this past week that I need to write another “Daddy-isms”…
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Southern Coffee Cup
You may remember, some time ago, I posted about my pretty pink coffee cup. You know the one my husband fills with coffee every morning and brings it to me in bed (Yes, I’m a lucky girl). Well, you can see how the pretty pink flowers have really faded on this cup. The china is…
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Southern Fiesta Tasting
Today, I am displaying some wonderful dishes that have been shared with me by wonderful people. JoAnn Butler (aka, Mommy Jo) sent me her wonderful individual sombrero dishes. They are all different and are all so much fun to use in a tablescape! Mommy Jo’s daughter, Donna Butler Douglas sent me the great and colorful…
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Southern Home Farming
The weather is getting hot, hot, hot and that is a great time to skip turning on the oven and just use veggies from the garden! So many wonderful possibilities springing from a few seeds! Tonight, I want to tell you about a wonderful site set up by Triscuit. Yes, Triscuit! Those wonderfully, delicious wheat…
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Southern Catfish
You know, around here, we love our catfish. We love it fried, grilled, baked, blackened . . . okay, so stop me, I am getting carried away. Including the yummy remoulade, there are 3 (or more) recipes here today! One of our favorite ways to have catfish during the summer heat is grilled (as in,…
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Southern – Amercian Flag
It is time for Monday, June 14th is flag day! I thought this would be the perfect time to change out our old flag for a new one. It is now out and flying proudly! I love how the flag looks against the backdrop of a blue sky with white fluffy clouds. Wondering what to…